BETHANY, Okla. — Southwestern Christian University men's soccer fell 2-1 to Wayland Baptist University on Saturday, October 10, at home, despite outshooting the Pioneers and taking an early lead.
The Eagles opened the scoring in the 34th minute when Mauro Tomas found the back of the net off an assist from Hedley McGhan. Tomas put SCU ahead 1-0 with his goal at the 33:41 mark.
Wayland Baptist responded in the 41st minute, with Renato Katrip scoring to even the match at 1-1 heading into halftime. Southwestern Christian created several opportunities before the break, including a shot from Mateo Prieto that struck the post late in the first half.
The Pioneers took the lead in the 61st minute when Ariel Vallejo scored to make it 2-1. Despite trailing, the Eagles continued to pressure the Wayland Baptist defense throughout the second half in search of an equalizer.
Southwestern Christian finished with a 14-7 advantage in total shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal. The Eagles also recorded two corner kicks, while goalkeeper Axel Tricot made two saves.
Tomas led the Eagles offensively with three shots, all on target, including SCU's lone goal. Curtis Clarke and Alberto Guerrero each recorded three shots, while McGhan earned the assist on Tomas' first-half strike.
The loss moves Southwestern Christian to 6-4-2 overall and 1-4-1 in conference play.
The Eagles will look to bounce back in their next match as they continue conference competition.
